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McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier
McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier
McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier
McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

MP100

2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier

  • Moving Coil & Moving Magnet inputs
  • Analog outputs + USB for ripping to computer
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2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier

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  • Lyd & Bilde McIntosh MP100 review logo
  • The Audiophile Man 8 out of 10 logo

The MP100 is the first dedicated phono preamplifier from McIntosh and is designed to help both new and experienced vinyl lovers get the most fidelity, performance and – most importantly – enjoyment from their albums.

Like all McIntosh products, the MP100 is packed with features designed specifically for the vinyl lover including: Moving Coil and Moving Magnet inputs; Moving Coil and Moving Magnet adjustable loading (6 settings each); balanced and unbalanced analog outputs; optical, coax and USB digital outputs; and a Mono switch for when playing mono records to decrease noise and play the signal correctly. For pure analog use, the digital outputs can be completely disabled and powered down.

McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

"This is a clean-sounding, detailed, commanding phono amp that also represents excellent value. It’s compact, beautifully-made in the McIntosh manner and easy to use. Once the features are accounted for, especially XLR balanced out, you realise that it’s actually something of a bargain." - Hi-Fi News

There are many ways to integrate the MP100 into your audio system. If you’re new to vinyl and just building your system, it can become the main part of your setup. Or if you already have a system with an older preamp you don’t want to part with, the MP100 is an excellent way to add modern phono features. If you’ve got a home theater system and would like to add a turntable, the MP100 is an easy way to add full phono preamp capabilities without having to get a full-sized stereo preamp that would undoubtedly duplicate many of your home theater processor’s features.

"It is clean, clean, clean and of course quiet times three as well... it excels at delivering the goods at very low SPLs where some at this price point just pack up and go home... a product built and presented to [McIntosh's] legendary standard" - Analog Planet

McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

"The fully featured MP100 offers a low noise, mature and detailed sound... For many users, the MP100 will be the only phono [pre]amplifier they will ever need." - The Audiophile Man

While spinning vinyl on a turntable is a great and unique way to enjoy music, there’s no denying the convenience of having digital versions of the albums. When used with a properly configured conversion program, the MP100 can “rip” the records to a computer via USB to produce high quality digital files. The digital outputs are fixed at 24-bit/96kHz to capture the full dynamic range of a record while optimizing digital file size. If an album has a very loud section, the clipping indicator will alert you so you can lower the digital output in order to produce a distortion-free recording.

"The MP100 is one of those rare components that makes everything connected to it better — I rarely say that about anything... Detail, resolution, clarity, dynamics, and presence? This little box from Binghamton brings that to the party all day and night." - eCoustics

McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

Compact in size at just 3” tall, it has many ageless McIntosh design cues. It shares the same 11.5” narrow chassis design as the MXA80 Integrated Audio System, MHA150 Headphone Amplifier and MB50 Streaming Audio Player to help build a cohesive system. It can also easily be added to a system comprised of standard, wider width chassis. Contact your local dealer to learn more.

  • Specifications

    Electronic Specifications

    • Total Harmonic Distortion
      0.005%
    • Frequency Response
      ±0.3dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
    • Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
      16/8 V RMS
    • Input Impedance
      Moving Coil: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 or 1k Ohms; 470pF
      Moving Magnet: 47k Ohms; 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 or 400pF
    • Phono Voltage Gain
      Moving Coil: 60dB
      Moving Magnet: 40dB
    • Signal To Noise Ratio
      Moving Coil: 78dB
      Moving Magnet: 80dB
    • Maximum Input Signal (Moving Coil)
      8mV
    • Maximum Input Signal (Moving Magnet)
      80mV
    • Maximum Input Signal (Balanced)
      N/A
    • Maximum Input Signal (Unbalanced)
      N/A
    • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
      1mV
    • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
      10mV
    • Sensitivity (Balanced)
      N/A
    • Sensitivity (Unbalanced)
      N/A
    • Rated Output
      2V Balanced
      1V Unbalanced
    • Output Impedance
      200 Ohms Balanced
      100 Ohms Unbalanced
    • Phono Equalization Curves
      1: RIAA
    • Noise Filters
      0
    • Phono Profiles
      0

    Connectivity

    • Phono Input Moving Coil
      1 (adjustable)
    • Phono Input Moving Magnet
      1 (adjustable)
    • Phono Input Universal
      0
    • Balanced Line Input
      0
    • Unbalanced Line Input
      0
    • Balanced Fixed Output
      1 Stereo
    • Unbalanced Fixed Output
      1 Stereo
    • Digital Coaxial Output
      1
    • Digital Optical Output
      1
    • Digital USB Audio Output
      1
    • Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
      Standard

    Control

    • Power Control Input
      1
    • Power Control Output
      1

    Digital Audio Specifications

    • Digital Output Sample Rate
      Optical: PCM - 24-bit/96kHz
      Coaxial: PCM - 24-bit/96kHz
      USB: PCM - 24-bit/96kHz

    General Specifications

    • Multi-Chassis or Single
      Single
    • Output Meters
      No
    • Vacuum Tube or Solid State
      Solid State
    • Power Consumption (On)
      8 Watts

    Weights & Dimensions

    • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
      11.5" (29.2cm) x 3.78125" (9.6cm) x 16.75" (42.5cm)
    • Unit Weight
      8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
    • Shipping Weight
      9.6 lbs (4.4 kg)
  • Downloads

    Product Literature User Documents Software Updates
    • MP100 Phono Preamplifier Brochure (2.25 MB)
    • MP100 Phono Preamplifier Owner's Manual (4.51 MB)
    • Important Additional Operation Information Guide - Lithium Batteries (4.91 MB)
    • For units with DA1 Digital Audio Module: McIntosh USB Audio Windows Driver D v2.0 (compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10) (If v1.0 of driver is installed, it must be uninstalled before installing v2.0.) (4.53 MB)
  • Reviews & Awards

    Reviews & Awards
    • MP100 Hi-Fi News April 2017 (6.45 MB)

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